2018 Plant Sale

Our 12th Annual Native Plant Sale offers 6 collections and 20 individual favorites for pre-order. All plants available for pre-order are grown by a local Minnesota native plant nursery without the use of neonics.

Order deadline: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

Payment in the form of check, cash or moneyorder must be included with order.

Pick-up: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018

Noon to 3 pm

4009 Minnehaha Ave S

Minneapolis, MN

(next to Visual Expressions)

2018 NATIVE PLANT SELECTION:

Collections (A-F) each contain 8 species in 6-packs, 48 plants, $60 per flat.

Please note that species in collections may be substituted if there is a crop failure, and we have selected appropriate alternative native species that fit the purpose and garden conditions for each collection. All flat and plant reservations will be accepted in the order they are received.

Individual favorites come in three sizes:

• wildflowers and grasses in 3.5" pots ($5),

• early woodland plants in #1 pots ($10), and

• native shrubs in #2 pots ($25 each)

We suggest you make a note of everything you have ordered for a reference as you design your garden. Please use the ORDER FORM when placing your order. Thank you for your support!

...AND MORE PLANTS!

Additional native plants donated by WOTC members will be available for sale on Pick-up day. Keep this in mind as you divide your native plants this spring, and donate extras to help support your local Wild Ones Chapter!

If you would like to donate plants, please label each pot with both the common and Latin names, and bring to the pick-up location above on Sunday, June 3rd between 10 am and noon.

...AND NATIVE PLANT SIGNS!

Attractive and durable native plant signs will also be available for sale on pick-up day. Please check here for more details!

WHY NATIVE MINNESOTA PLANTS?

Native plants were here long before lawnmowers, sprinklers and garden chemicals. Once established, plants native to this region are low maintenance and do not require care typically associated with gardens. Native perennials build a strong, deep root system before focusing on the production of leaves, stems and flowers, resulting in plants that are sturdy and drought tolerant. Native plants are beautiful, and provide food and shelter for wildlife including butterflies, dragonflies, pollinators and birds.

MATCHING SPECIES TO LOCATIONS

It is important to match species requirements with the site features such as soil type, light conditions, moisture and drainage for the planting to be successful.

SITE PREPARATION

You can start now! Proper site preparation gives your plants a great head start. Removal of competitive weeds and grasses must be accomplished before planting begins. One option: cover the area with 10-15 layers of newspapers to block out sunlight. Saturate the newspaper with water to prevent it from blowing away, then apply a clean shredded mulch or compost. Later, after the newspaper has softened but is damp, punch holes in it and insert your new plants.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON PLANT SALE

Flats include 6-packs, and have been designed to cover about 30 to 45 square feet, depending on flat selected. Plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart as most will spread out as they mature. A good rule of thumb: One plant per square foot. Species may be substituted if there is a crop failure.

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ABOUT WILD ONES

Wild Ones, Native Plants, Natural Landscapes, is a national non-profit organization that informs and teaches people how to use native plants in their landscapes. Wild Ones distinguishes itself from other garden organizations by encouraging gardening with native plants and moving away from the use of chemicals, watering, excessive mowing and other practices commonly used by traditional gardeners.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN

Support Wild Ones educational programs by joining our organization. Include a check for $40 with your plant sale order (a separate check from the check for your plant order). Your membership fee is also a tax deductible donation. For more information, visit WildOnes.org.